Tutorial - How to Make a Recycled Storage Container

Hard-wearing and practical storage

Tutorial at Bonjour Handmade Blog

"I got this idea when I was operating a home kindergarten. Laundry detergent bottles are so sturdy!! It’s a shame to throw them away!! We’ve also used them in the sand, to carry objects outside, etc. The handle makes it quite handy for children, and you can use them for anything you wish! So you will need an empty plastic laundry detergent bottle (liquid soap for cleaning clothes). The hardest part in this project is to remove the label! With some warm water, a small knife or a spoon, and lots of patience, you will have terrific results".... Read more

Tutorial - Hanging Storage for a Flexible Hose

Simple, inexpensive, space efficient solution
 
Tutorial at Happier than a Pig in Mud Blog

"I've been looking at these flexible hoses for a while now and was even more interested when I saw there is/was(?) a bucket that hangs over the faucet to store it in. The bucket only seems to be on Ebay these days and sells for big bucks. I knew there had to be another idea... Now, in a perfect world this little basket would be white. But this is ~my~ world and sometimes I just have to make do for now".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Chicken Feed Sack Bag

Recycle a cute feed sack to hold small items

Tutorial at Patchwork Posse Blog

"We got a few new chicks a couple of weeks ago……they came with a duck too!  They are so super cute, but eat a bundle.   That’s ok though because their feed bag is super cute and they are great for a few fun projects. The first project sewn together is a fabric bucket style.  It’s perfect for storing fabric bundles, yarn, thread, notions…whatever really".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Fabric Storage Buckets

These can be used as an Easter gift basket

Tutorial at Sew for Soul Blog

"Easter is early this year and I feel very behind with my preparations.  We host lunch after church on Easter Sunday and each family always receives a small handmade gift.  I don't have time to go into overdrive this year, so instead I've decided to stitch up some quick and easy fabric gift baskets, which we'll be filling with little chocolate bunnies and chicks".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Fabric Storage Basket

To store clothes, toiletries, toys or craft supplies

Tutorial at AKI 1 a.m. Blog

"It is convenient, practical and a need in every organized household- a storage basket. Today’s post is an easy tutorial on making a storage basket , make one for personal use or as a gift. The options to customize are limitless- from shapes, sizes to material choices. Let’s get started".... Read more

Tutorial - Simple Yarn Container

Great for keeping your yarn from rolling across the floor, collecting dust, etc.

Tutorial at Bread & With It Blog

"I was doing my weekly stroll through Jo Ann’s the other day, (It’s become a second home for me, since they just built one by my house, and homeschool moms qualify for Jo Ann’s 15% teacher discount. These are all things that make me very happy.) and I came across the famous Yarntainer. The Yarntainer is seriously one of the best inventions I’ve seen in a long time".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Jewelry Dish with Polymer Clay

Video tutorial on making a special dish for your jewelry

Tutorial at Cute Simple Stuff Blog

"Today I am sharing this idea of an item that comes on handy when you have a situation similar to mine. Every time I would go and take a shower, I would always take off my jewelry or accessories before taking a shower and then place them next to my shower. It was getting kind of frustrating because I didn´t have a “proper” place to place them while they were there and before I put them back on where I usually store them...First World Problems. I know, but is always the small things, and if there is something that could simplify and make like just a tad bit easier, I´ll take it".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Pattern Storage Box

Easy and space-saving storage for all your loose craft patterns

Tutorial at Apple Green Cottage Blog

"It's zero cost, green (recycling old cardboard boxes), easy and fast. Still want to make a super sized cardboard file for your patterns? Here comes the tutorial: Cut the two boxes so you get one bottom piece and another one - but mind, you need to leave one side of the box attached to the bottom - see the next 2 photos before cutting".... Read more

Tutorial - Recycled Storage Container with Clay

Fun, easy storage box design idea

Tutorial at Creative Mind Khadija Blog

"My crafty corner is usually getting messy although I am always busy in arranging my crafty stuff! I have huge collection of my craft supplies which I am unable to fix in my cabinets, drawers & cupboards smartly! I have made many storage solutions & containers in previous years for my crafty stuff specially, mostly are recycling & up-cycled containers, so here today I am sharing another storage solution container decorated with mod podge collage clay".... Read more

Tutorial - Recycle Soda Box into Storage Container

Create trendy storage for your canned goods

Tutorial at Homemade Hooplah Blog

"With this project I’ve officially entered stage 1 of maximizing the (surprisingly little) space in our kitchen: making custom storage boxes, particularly for cans and spices.  But why did I go with boxes? I needed a solution that would allow me to easily store and move everything around as I saw fit. And then there’s The Boyfriend to consider, who hardly ever digs around in the kitchen but when he does he’s like a bull in a china shop, so I also needed something that was durable yet also replaceable. Making my own boxes just seemed like my best bet all around".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Store Fabric in Mini Bolts

Display your beautiful fabric and store neatly at the same time

Tutorial at I am Only One Woman Blog

"I have this thing, weird as it may be, about being able to easily see ALL of my fabric. Its a little difficult at times, especially with all different sizes of fabric. This is the solution that I use for my fabric that is close to a yard to 2 or 3 yards. First go to the dollar store and get the foam craft boards.  They are with the poster boards and are the same size as a poster board.  Then cut the foam board.  I used my rotary cutter.  I cut mine 12 inches wide by 10 inches tall".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Storage Bins with Cereal Boxes

Choose box sizes to fit your storage needs

Storage Bins Tutorial at Kalasirjana Blog

"Hello friends,  this is a craft storage solution I came up with using some empty cereal packs and other packages.  I started with this".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Fold Fabric for Easy Storage

Use a ruler to fold your fabric neatly

Folding Fabric Tutorial at Cherished Needle Creations

"I definitely need to get a handle on my fabric stash.  I recently started working on it and really liked a folding technique that I had heard about somewhere, although I don’t remember where.  It really saves on space and helps you be able to see all of your fabrics, up to about 4 yards.  My pieces that were longer than 4 yards I wrapped back on cardboard bolts.  For the medium to small pieces I first laid them on the table folded in half lengthwise".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Turn a Hamper into Fabric Storage

This end table holds lots of fabric

Table Tutorial at Fleur de Lis Quilts Blog

"Make an table that stores your fabric. Several years ago, before the studio came about, every scrap of fabric had to be scrutinized and considered carefully before being put away or kept.  What quilter wants to toss out scraps?  Certainly not this one!  I just had to get creative in storing them.  A trip to my favorite dollar store yielded a couple of clothes hampers".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Fabric Covered Storage Bins

One yard of fabric should cover front and back of 4-6 bins

Storage Bin Tutorial at Its Always Autumn Blog

"I recently repainted my family room and added some IKEA Expedit bookshelves to try to tidy up all the toys, books, and other items that get strewn across the room each day. Bins on a bookshelf are a perfect organizing solution for family rooms and bedrooms, but I quickly realized that purchasing fabric bins to fill up the bookshelf was going to get extremely expensive - they would actually cost more than the bookshelf itself! I found a much cheaper solution - Sterilite bins purchased online in a six pack - but they weren't nearly cute or colorful enough. So I covered the front of each bin with fabric that coordinated with the colors in my room and turned these boring bins into modern and decorative organizers".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Stuffed Toy Storage Pillow

A cute idea to organize your children's stuffed animals

Toy StorageTutorial at Sewing the Littleheart Collection Blog

"Do your kids have tons of stuffed animals and you don't know what to do with them? Well, mine does, and she is not even three yet! She actually never really plays with them (yet?) and they are just laying around all over the place. I was searching the internet for some storage ideas, and came across this fun idea here - A big pillow that you can store all the stuffed animals in, but also use as a sitting pillow. How fun!  I also remembered a floor cushion tutorial that I pinned a while back, and never got around to making, and then I thought, hey, I might as well give this a try".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Blackboard Label Tins

Easy blackboard strips

Blackboard Label Tins Tutorial at Simple Living Blog

"These are great storage containers.  I made these last week from metal tins I have been saving for a while.They are very easy to make and the cost is next to nothing. Blackboard labels are very fashionable at the moment and these are really mock labels".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Storage Cups with Recycled Cans

What happens when a fabric stash and leftover cans get together

Decoupaged Cans Tutorial at SeaSamAmb Blog

"I have a ton of leftover fabrics. I have a ton of baby food formula cans. I LOVE Mod Podge. 'Nuff said! Here is my tutorial on pencil/pens/markers/scissors/etc. holders".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Gift Wrap Storage

Transform a shoe organizer into gift wrap storage

Gift Wrap Storage Tutorial at The Country Chic Cottage Blog

"Now you can turn a shoe organizer into a wrapping paper organizer.  The entire project probably took me 30 minutes to an hour start to finish.  I can finally say my wrapping paper is organized and easily accessible".... Read more

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Tutorial - How to Make a Henna Designed Styrofoam Box

I love henna designs! What a pretty box to use to stash your stuff!

Henna Designed Styrofoam Box Tutorial at Creative Mind
"A few weeks back, we friends were enjoying lunch in cafe , everybody was eating food, I was also enjoying a Chicken Mince fry..but during lunch, an idea blink in my mind when i saw an ordinary Styrofoam lunch box.., suddenly i feel greedy for the box..." Read more